Fertility clinics
Melville, NY · Long Island · (631) 752-0606
Beth McAveyJJoseph Peña
Cary L. Dicken
Michael Zinger Doctors
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Exactly one year ago we underwent the second round of IUI with Dr.Dicken and now we have a 14.5 week baby girl. We are very grateful. Dr. Dicken was very thorough, calm and…Exactly one year ago we underwent the second round of IUI with Dr.Dicken and now we have a 14.5 week baby girl. We are very grateful. Dr. Dicken was very thorough, calm and professional. …Avoid this clinic - Scheduling is impossible, front desk is unhelpful and not friendly. Had to chase them down for almost three weeks for report to be read and sent over to my…Avoid this clinic - Scheduling is impossible, front desk is unhelpful and not friendly. Had to chase them down for almost three weeks for report to be read and sent over to my doctor. This should be a place that is welcoming and helpful. Terrible experience⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review for RMA of Long Island – Patchogue and Melville, NY Dr. Pena and staff are rockstars This was a rough and emotional day, with a major storm approaching and a very…⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review for RMA of Long Island – Patchogue and Melville, NY Dr. Pena and staff are rockstars This was a rough and emotional day, with a major storm approaching and a very full waiting room — but the staff at RMA of Long Island made the entire experience feel calm, kind, and incredibly well-managed. I was originally scheduled for bloodwork and a sonogram on Sunday, 2/22/26. Due to the storm, my Monday appointment was proactively moved to Sunday to ensure patient safety — which I truly appreciated. When I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile, even though the waiting room was packed with standing room only at one point. A wonderful staff member named Mary Lou came out and kindly asked that partners give up their seats for patients or wait in the car due to the crowd. Her tone was gracious and respectful, and the gentlemen immediately obliged. It was handled beautifully. I was then called back for bloodwork and greeted by Jess, who is always happy and smiling. Eliza explained the bloodwork clearly, let me know how many vials would be drawn, and asked how I was feeling — which truly helped ease my nerves. Even though there wasn’t immediate space available for my sonogram, she calmly coordinated next steps without making me feel rushed. Angela drew my blood, and I honestly could not believe how gentle she was — no pain at all. She was attentive, kind, and even asked about my day and whether I was ready for the storm. That small human touch meant so much. From the front desk (including the soft-spoken woman with long dreads who always greets my husband and me so warmly) to my sonogram, I was treated with patience and compassion. Despite the packed office, I was in and out in 39 minutes — which speaks volumes about the team’s efficiency and coordination. The IVF process can be incredibly unnerving, but the communication, warmth, and professionalism of Dr. Pena and his entire team make it so much easier to navigate. My coordinator Nicole A. Answers emails on off hours and Jess is in constant communication with me. Thank you, Dr. Pena, Jess, Mary Lou, Eliza, Angela, and the entire RMA Patchogue and Melville staff for going above and beyond. Your kindness truly makes a difference.
I am really cautious about writing negative reviews, but felt it was more important so I can help other women who are navigating what is already a big decision to make regarding…I am really cautious about writing negative reviews, but felt it was more important so I can help other women who are navigating what is already a big decision to make regarding egg retrieval/freezing. My gyn had discussed with me the idea of getting my eggs frozen, as I have a health condition that could affect fertility. She recommended RMA in Melville. Had an amazing consultation with Dr. Dicken. Felt very informed and felt confident about moving forward with the procedure. Because of several other health factors I have, my doctor wanted me to obtain medical clearance and the staff gave me clear instructions on how to proceed forward, or so I thought. I took the necessary steps I needed, including making an appointment with my PCP, to seek approval. I did not hear from RMA after my initial consult, despite telling me that the team would immediately get started on requesting approval from my insurance to get coverage for the procedure. I called the office 3 times and left voicemails/ message with the front desk and no one got back to me. It wasn’t until almost 3 months later that I was able to get connected with someone through email. In short, the administrative staff did not do what they were supposed to and failed to follow-up with me, which was stressful because a lot of the paperwork and testing I needed for the procedure was time-sensitive. The staff lacked accountability, and tried to make unnecessary and unreasonable requests from me which would further delay the process- I think much of this was to offset the fact that they were delayed. There was so much unprofessional back and forth communication through email, only to be told the following week that insurance wouldn’t cover my procedure. My condition is something that is not unique and is very often a reason why people decide to freeze eggs. I wasn’t surprised that insurance initially denied because that is the unfortunate nature of our health care system. But for RMA not to even suggest offering to do a peer to peer and jumping straight into asking me if I wanted to pay out of pocket, gave me the idea that they are not willing to advocate for me. My whole experience with them was emotionally overwhelming and stressful, and I would not recommend other people to them. UPDATE DECEMBER 2025: I wrote the above review almost a year ago. After speaking with my insurance, I got confirmation that RMA denied a peer to peer after getting denied (this is a red flag for me). I wanted to come back here to say that I ended up find a local small fertility clinic with an amazing team who advocated for me and worked with my insurance to get my egg retrieval procedure FULLY COVERED!!!! I can’t even fathom the idea that I would have paid RMA at least $14,000 for the same procedure, and for how intensive the process was, I would have been beyond stressed trying to get in touch with the clinic for support and to have questions answered. I strongly urge others to look into other options and compare clinics to make sure you are making the right decision. Thank goodness I did not follow-through with RMA.Rude staff and horribly managed group. Calling for help is like pulling teeth.My experience with Dr. Zinger and all clinical staff was beyond wonderful. I cannot say enough good things in that regard. I took off a star (and wish I could give zero stars…My experience with Dr. Zinger and all clinical staff was beyond wonderful. I cannot say enough good things in that regard. I took off a star (and wish I could give zero stars alone) in regards to the billing department. If you do not have fertility coverage it’s as if they stamp your chart with a big fat “self-pay” stamp and wash their hands of even attempting to bill your insurance. They act as if you are uninsured and charge you top dollar in a way that’s almost criminal. There were several procedures and appointments I eventually got reimbursed for because my insurance did indeed cover some of the procedures that they charged full price for. They charged me 500 dollars for initial consult but it ended up only being 60 dollars through my insurance. 800 for saline sono that was also fully covered by insurance. I had to make my own calls and request these reimbursements myself. I’ve worked in healthcare for over ten years and have never seen anything like this. The kicker was when I wanted to return for a second embryo transfer and they wanted to charge me another 500 dollars to see the doctor again as a new patient. Are you kidding me? It was less than a year after having my son and I was considered a “new patient.” I refused to pay and made them send through my new insurance and the appointment was covered with a copay of only 30 dollars. Ironically, my new job also pays for IVF at another facility with 100% coverage. I have since transferred my embryos over to the new facility yet still get emails from RMA trying to charge me for embryo storage and the embryos aren’t even there anymore! Shame on them for trying to kick us when we are down. The financial burden is tough enough but for them to not even try to run our insurance is an actual crime in my opinion. So glad I don’t have to deal with that anymore. Although I’ve had success and a positive clinical experience at RMA I’d say for the reasons I mentioned to avoid if you don’t have IVF coverage or at least make your own phone calls to your insurance before coming here.Extremely Disappointing Experience – Would Not Recommend My wife and I came to RMA hoping for support and compassion during our IVF journey, but instead we felt shut out and…Extremely Disappointing Experience – Would Not Recommend My wife and I came to RMA hoping for support and compassion during our IVF journey, but instead we felt shut out and disrespected. From start to finish, they would not allow my wife and me to be together for anything—not even basic appointments. We tried to accept it at first, but eventually we realized they had no interest in allowing us to share this process as a couple. Even during egg retrieval, I wasn’t allowed in the recovery room. I had to wait outside, feeling like an Uber driver instead of a partner. If I could give zero stars I would.There is no limit to our gratitude and respect to Dr Dicken for helping us with our fertility journey! Her kind heart, professionalism and support made our dream come true! The…There is no limit to our gratitude and respect to Dr Dicken for helping us with our fertility journey! Her kind heart, professionalism and support made our dream come true! The whole team was very friendly, supportive and kind. Thank you all for what you do!This place is like a machine and shows no emotions or connection with your fertility journey. The phlebotomists were kind to me which is why I gave two stars versus one.Honestly, their IVF coordinators are really not educated in how this works or the rules/regulations that should be discussed. I’m an RN and my partner is a PA and we still had…Honestly, their IVF coordinators are really not educated in how this works or the rules/regulations that should be discussed. I’m an RN and my partner is a PA and we still had plenty of unanswered medical questions. We were given poorly written email instructions for medication admin. We were given the WRONG information on which partner’s name to purchase sperm under.. despite calling two weeks prior and asking this exact question. My partner needed to go in for an HSG procedure and we were not given the right directions on arrival time or to take ibuprofen before the procedure. It has been messy and not professionally coordinated. Our doctor has been great but otherwise I’m not loving it. I understand all medical businesses are busy especially on Long Island, but some more transparency and communication with this intimate process would be ideal. My advice: Proceed with caution & stay on top of your procedures because they might not.I had the most horrible experience with the Dr there don’t go here and wast your money. I had a fibro they were not able to diagnosed it I only had one day 6 embryo the dr the day…I had the most horrible experience with the Dr there don’t go here and wast your money. I had a fibro they were not able to diagnosed it I only had one day 6 embryo the dr the day of transfer was not able to transfer or they heard me a lot I asked him to stop he didn’t. He said he can’t. Also he know my age and he now’s I was over weight from day one after I asked him why did I fail my transfer he said us weight and age Please don’t go here I had a horrible experience from the billing, nurses and Dr.This could easily be a novel, but I’ll try to keep it short. Dr. Dicken is an incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and personable doctor—and it's thanks to her that we now…This could easily be a novel, but I’ll try to keep it short. Dr. Dicken is an incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and personable doctor—and it's thanks to her that we now have our miracle daughter. From the beginning, Dr. Dicken listened to our thoughts and concerns with genuine care. She was always open to exploring additional treatment options I suggested (within reason) and consistently went out of her way to reassure us throughout the entire journey. Her responsiveness was remarkable—even replying to my emails while she was away on a family vacation. Sitting in the crowded waiting room during early morning monitoring hours, I was struck by how many people from all walks of life are facing the same painful struggle with infertility. It's a reminder of how important it is to have a doctor like Dr. Dicken—someone who not only treats the medical side of things but also provides emotional support every step of the way. After a long journey filled with patience, emotion, and unwavering dedication, Dr. Dicken made my lifelong dream come true. I truly can’t thank her and her amazing team enough. What once felt like an eternity now feels like a blink of an eye as I hold my sweet 9-week-old baby girl in my arms. To anyone still struggling: go see Dr. Dicken—and don’t stop believing. Your dream can come true too.I went to RMA Melville for about 2.5 years starting in 2021. My doctor and all the staff were very kind. I ultimately switched after 4 failed rounds of IVF because of a…I went to RMA Melville for about 2.5 years starting in 2021. My doctor and all the staff were very kind. I ultimately switched after 4 failed rounds of IVF because of a misdiagnosis. I was told I had endometriosis and after testing saying I didn’t they still insisted. I got frustrated and got a second opinion. Turned out I had a blocked tube that may have been causing my miscarriages/preventing pregnancy. The test for the blocked tube (an HSG X-ray) for whatever reason wasn’t part of the conversation at RMA even though it wasn’t a rare of difficult test to get. Regardless of this one clinic if you’re having issues during your transfer cycle or are even trying naturally and keep miscarrying - I highly recommend looking into getting the HSG X-ray. I’ve heard it’s common that doctors at RMA just don’t look into it.
I took some time to fully digest my experience of donating eggs at this location before writing a review. I want to warn other donors to be cautious before making this decision.…I took some time to fully digest my experience of donating eggs at this location before writing a review. I want to warn other donors to be cautious before making this decision. During the approval process I encountered a minor situation where blood samples were lost and they had to redraw my blood. I was told this was a mistake and it doesn’t usually happen. I continued with the process thinking this was just a fluke. Once approved, I was chosen pretty quickly for a fresh egg donation. They expect you to be pretty independent when learning to inject yourself which was fine. The needle sticks were surprisingly the least of my concerns (I thought this would be the worst of it). I tried to be diligent and ask questions before signing the paperwork. They reassured me that the procedure has little to no down time and there would be a nurse on call at all times. I was told over the counter pain medication would be more than enough, but if the pain continues they can provide something else. I requested my medical records and in multiple instances, they sent me someone else’s charts along with mine by mistake. My medical waste container they provided also had someone else’s name on it. This is a privacy concern that should be addressed. During the injections I experienced some side effects including tenderness and soreness. The egg donor contact blew off these symptoms and told me they’re unrelated to the fertility drugs. I insisted that they started after the injections and she reluctantly set up an appointment for me to see a nurse. The nurse told me this was normal with fertility drugs (contradicting what the egg donor program told me). She told me this is what I signed up for and if I stop now I won’t get to help a family or get paid. Overall, it just seems like the egg donor program gets annoyed when you raise concerns and tries to gaslight you. Now, the actual donation. You essentially feel like you’re in an assembly line. The doctor and anesthesiologist were very nice, but the nurses seemed to be trained to be quite dismissive to keep the surgery line moving. They had me call my husband to pick me up the literal second I opened my eyes from anesthesia. I woke up from my surgery in extreme pain. I communicated this to the on staff nurses multiple times and amongst many rude comments the nurse said “Stand up and get dressed. I’m not going to pick you up”. My contract stated I would stay in recovery until I could eat and urinate. I could do neither and they essentially escorted me out of the recovery room before I could even speak full sentences from the pain I was in. On top of all this, the surgeries are scheduled for the weekend. There is no staff in the main office on the weekend (only the on-call nurse). I took over the counter medication as advised and had absolutely no relief. I was in so much pain that I couldn’t even speak at times. I called the “on call” nurse number and no one answered the phone or gave me a call back. When the staff arrived to the office the following week they refused to believe my level of pain and told me my symptoms are not typical. After research online my symptoms were very typical of hyper stimulation which they refused to recognize and treat due to the medications they put me on so they can get the most eggs possible. I told them my weight changed by over 10 lbs within one week of the surgery and after they read my chart and weighed me again they just scuffed and documented in my chart that I complained of weight gain instead of listing it as a finding they confirmed. My weight still hasn’t decreased from this procedure. Finally, I asked to speak to my doctor because my contract states I can and should seek medical treatment at a RMA facility if side effects arise. They did not put me in contact with the doctor who performed my surgery but rather an offsite doctor that’s in another location and his secretary kept rescheduling the appointment to which I eventually said forget it. I am at a loss of words about this experience and just hope no one else goes through this.Staff seemed pretty friendly and attentive when I did my cycle there, however if you're having recurrent miscarriages don't bother... they only seem to treat you with very basic…Staff seemed pretty friendly and attentive when I did my cycle there, however if you're having recurrent miscarriages don't bother... they only seem to treat you with very basic protocols, unfortunately this is a one size fits all practice.They won't let you wait in the waiting room.. if your partner is doing the procedure.. very bad attitude from the front desk.. inhumane this dumps... hard to wait outside on a…They won't let you wait in the waiting room.. if your partner is doing the procedure.. very bad attitude from the front desk.. inhumane this dumps... hard to wait outside on a humid dayGoing Through IVF is stressful enough-- it is emotionally and physically exhausting. I can tell you that going to this location and seeing the staff has made my experience so much…Going Through IVF is stressful enough-- it is emotionally and physically exhausting. I can tell you that going to this location and seeing the staff has made my experience so much better. From the front desk Ashley, Maura and Nicole, to the nurses. ( I do not remember everyone's names) I am greeted by name when I come in and always a smile. I am still unfortunately in the depths of IVF but I just wanted to give them a shout out because they have made the all the difference to me!No one from the billing department at Melville calls me back or answers emails. I am getting billed for things I already paid for. I have been inquiring about a bill for one year…No one from the billing department at Melville calls me back or answers emails. I am getting billed for things I already paid for. I have been inquiring about a bill for one year now and still have not gotten any answer about that either.We just started using RMA and Dr. Dickens bur so far it is going really well. Struggling with getting pregnant is not a easy thing to gothrough. I felt that Dr. Dickens and her…We just started using RMA and Dr. Dickens bur so far it is going really well. Struggling with getting pregnant is not a easy thing to gothrough. I felt that Dr. Dickens and her staff were very helpful and compassionate through our process so far. They made us very informed of our options and the next steps. They were very accommodating with scheduling. They were able to last minute squeeze me in for an exam. I definitely recommend. I am looking forward to what comes next.This is my 2nd cycle and with DR.pena. Alexis, jess, melissa and the entire team is great. They are always on point and very caring about the patient. I love them 😍 try them you…This is my 2nd cycle and with DR.pena. Alexis, jess, melissa and the entire team is great. They are always on point and very caring about the patient. I love them 😍 try them you won’t regret. …Dr. Dicken is amazing. I was so touched when she came for my ER even though she wasn’t on schedule for that day. She is helping me create a family. Bless her soul! ❤️Dr. Dicken was excellent and answered all of my questions.Poor service... Worked with this place for 2 to 3 yrs.... Failed IUI and IVF pregnancy a number of times without any deep dive or testing to fully understand why...Few months ago…Poor service... Worked with this place for 2 to 3 yrs.... Failed IUI and IVF pregnancy a number of times without any deep dive or testing to fully understand why...Few months ago we switched to NYU Langone and the service/answers provided has been a complete 180My first experience with rma was very bad. The service was bad. I went to them a 2nd time because I had no choice or start over from the beginning and the experience from all the…My first experience with rma was very bad. The service was bad. I went to them a 2nd time because I had no choice or start over from the beginning and the experience from all the shots and the pp was very stressful. I went to another doctor which was much better but he said it would be best to do it because I had all those embryos there. And he asked the doctor to do 2 embryo because of my age. So now I'm trying to do a transfer again and they are all about the money and not about how much stress the patient feel when they have to do this so many times. I'm now please. I have Dr kreiner. Not please with them at all.I drove here from MA back in 2012 to do embryo adoption. I got pregnant my 2nd time. I absolutely love this place! For anyone still struggling, I know how stressful and painful it…I drove here from MA back in 2012 to do embryo adoption. I got pregnant my 2nd time. I absolutely love this place! For anyone still struggling, I know how stressful and painful it is. Keep reminding yourself that embryo adoption is an option. I did 5 ICIs, 3 IUIs, 5 IVFs, & 2 embryo adoptions. I finally made it. Don't give up on your dream! We love our daughter just as if she were our biological one.I had the pleasure of having Dr. Carey Dicken as my fertility doctor. Dr. Dicken was amazing!. She was very knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate. I never felt rushed or…I had the pleasure of having Dr. Carey Dicken as my fertility doctor. Dr. Dicken was amazing!. She was very knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate. I never felt rushed or "just another number" type of feeling. Due to a low ovarian count, I had very low expectations. After all said and done, Dr. Dicken got me pregnant on my first round! Anyone that is looking for a great doctor, she is the one! Also, the staff and nurse's were amazing! I have nothing negative to say about this facility. Oneika (my nurse) and Jahmila (the front desk staff) were amazing! I also can not forget about Nicole Adams! Thank you for such a great experience!I have really mixed feelings about this center. My doctor was incredibly nice and compassionate in our first meeting, 6 months ago... and then I never heard from him again. The…I have really mixed feelings about this center. My doctor was incredibly nice and compassionate in our first meeting, 6 months ago... and then I never heard from him again. The nurses are very sweet and make you feel comfortable, but communication was rough. Call backs were often missed, I felt really unsure of the process and uneducated, and really stressed myself out being my own healthcare advocate. There is no personalized attention because it's a very high-volume and busy practice. Not all of it was bad - but if you need more from your doctor (I wasn't even allowed to ask him questions and may times the nurses or techs didn't know the answers I needed) - this is not the right type of place. I'm sure plenty of women have had success in family planning and a positive experience, but I didn't think a good job was done to dig deeper into my medical issues and there was a huge gap in communication a lot of the time, forcing me to make a decision to leave after 2 attempts at IUI.The doctors and nurses are great but not all of the cycle coordinators are nice or even helpful. I found myself having many questions and my cycle coordinator was MIA or just…The doctors and nurses are great but not all of the cycle coordinators are nice or even helpful. I found myself having many questions and my cycle coordinator was MIA or just failed to communicate important info to me.RMA is great especially Sharon and Dr. K.Terrible. I can’t believe they charge you $25 for teaching and doing an injection for you during a IVF cycle. This is my 3 rd time doing this treatment , all my prior office never…Terrible. I can’t believe they charge you $25 for teaching and doing an injection for you during a IVF cycle. This is my 3 rd time doing this treatment , all my prior office never charge me. However this office does . Terrible patient service and supportI had a positive experience with LI IVF, Dr Peña, Jess, and the entire team were thorough and took their time to answer my many questions. The process was faster, due to the tests…I had a positive experience with LI IVF, Dr Peña, Jess, and the entire team were thorough and took their time to answer my many questions. The process was faster, due to the tests required, but they held my hand the entire way. We were extremely fortunate and ICSI worked giving us 2 healthy princesses . I want return to the office for one more baby and I’m sure I’ll have a positive experience again with dr Peña. We are very happy and thankful.. thank God for everything give me especially for our princesses!! Thanks Dr Peña for your excellent job.This office is a joke! Do yourself a favor and go to caring practice that understands how important the situation is. First off, they force you to use there eggs from there egg…This office is a joke! Do yourself a favor and go to caring practice that understands how important the situation is. First off, they force you to use there eggs from there egg bank. Karen will promise you a certain amount of eggs from a “lot” then say “I know I told you there were 8 eggs, but there are only 3, my bad”. Secondly, they will do blood work to make sure you do not have any diseases or disorders. When my results came back from the lab. I received a earth shattering phone call from Karen that I was HepatitisC positive, and that our “journey here is over”. Turns out, after about 2 primary doctors visits and 4 specialists visits (roughly $260 in co pays). And about 2 months of sleepless nights. The HepC diagnosis was a false positive. I could only imagine how much that would have been if I didn’t have insurance. Thirdly, a year after this ordeal finally ended, I still see bills in the mail from this office in regards to lab work! Which I was told by Chris in billing, would stop being sent. Every bill I get from this office is just another slap to the face. This office is run by heartless morons that shouldn’t be involved in a process as important as this! On a lighter note, my wife and I have had an amazing and successful experience with an office in Connecticut.Everything with this place is a mess, it's has been 3 months I'm asking fr my medical records! Only 1 person is on charge od this,.its ridiculous! Something so simple and they…Everything with this place is a mess, it's has been 3 months I'm asking fr my medical records! Only 1 person is on charge od this,.its ridiculous! Something so simple and they even want you to pay for it, each page cost!Caring and kind staff, amazing lab and excellent doctors!! My husband and I are so grateful to Long Island IVF!! Our little girl recently celebrated her first birthday!! There are…Caring and kind staff, amazing lab and excellent doctors!! My husband and I are so grateful to Long Island IVF!! Our little girl recently celebrated her first birthday!! There are no words....Thank you Long Island IVF!Terrible responsiveness. Don't seem to realize this is really important and really stressful to people. It's a shame.Oh man what a nice place, went for a consultation today and meet with Dr. Kreiner. He was a great guy very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. They took…Oh man what a nice place, went for a consultation today and meet with Dr. Kreiner. He was a great guy very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. They took blood and the assistant was extremely kind and did a great job. Looking forward to working with them to accomplish my pregnancy goals!!Dr. Setton is a an amazing doctor. We went to him after a disappointing egg retrieval with another clinic and he clearly explained what he would do differently in a second attempt…Dr. Setton is a an amazing doctor. We went to him after a disappointing egg retrieval with another clinic and he clearly explained what he would do differently in a second attempt and why. The round with Dr. Setton ultimately led to 4x the number of mature eggs retrieved, a successful embryo transfer, pregnancy, and our "graduation" to an OB. Dr. Setton is patient, empathetic and explains complex medical information clearly. He has an unimpeachable bedside manner and we will be forever grateful for his care.Dr. Setton does not try to sell you on procedures he believes are unnecessary. He is incredibly empathetic, understanding, and knowledgeable, and he prefers a less invasive…Dr. Setton does not try to sell you on procedures he believes are unnecessary. He is incredibly empathetic, understanding, and knowledgeable, and he prefers a less invasive approach whenever possible. He brings a great deal of positive energy and optimism...My only disappointment was not being presented with clear next-step options in the event the IUI failed. Without that guidance, I almost lost a cycle and ultimately had to take matters into my own hands, which led me to a successful IUI.Dr Danis was the best!! I've been telling all my friends they have to go see her if they want to go through the egg retrieval/IVF process. I have PCOS and she adjusted my course…Dr Danis was the best!! I've been telling all my friends they have to go see her if they want to go through the egg retrieval/IVF process. I have PCOS and she adjusted my course actively as we got the results back on a day by day basis. She explained everything thoroughly, and if I still had more questions, she was always happy to answer. I cannot recommend her enough![Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey] Strengths: She allowed time to ask questions and answered them with no hesitation. She described next steps at the end of each session. Needs improvement:…[Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey] Strengths: She allowed time to ask questions and answered them with no hesitation. She described next steps at the end of each session. Needs improvement: Lack of empathy and holding space to harness difficult emotions. This made the whole conversation feel transactional and out of touch which caused me to not trust or be as vulnerable and not exchange further information...If you want someone who is empathetic and willing to hold space for you and your partner then this practitioner is not for you.Dr. Setton was not only super smart and knowledgeable, but also treated me like a human...You can easily tell that he knows what he's talking about and is passionate about his…Dr. Setton was not only super smart and knowledgeable, but also treated me like a human...You can easily tell that he knows what he's talking about and is passionate about his work...shared about his personal life and experience with me which helped to make me feel connected to him as a person and provider for my wellbeing.Dr. Lekovich is very clear and caring, and has a calm and straightforward bedside manner, which I really appreciated. While I didn't see her every visit, I was glad she was my…Dr. Lekovich is very clear and caring, and has a calm and straightforward bedside manner, which I really appreciated. While I didn't see her every visit, I was glad she was my doctor for this process...I felt well-cared for by Dr. Lekovich, Dr. Setton (who handled my extraction...if you prefer a closer touch or to work consistently with the same doctor this is not the right fit for you.Dr. Lekovich was professional and straightforward during our initial consultation. She clearly explained that, given our age, multiple IVF cycles might be necessary, and I…Dr. Lekovich was professional and straightforward during our initial consultation. She clearly explained that, given our age, multiple IVF cycles might be necessary, and I appreciated her candor and honesty. On the surface, she was friendly and courteous, giving the impression of a competent and careful physician. However, throughout the IVF cycle, my interactions with Dr. Lekovich were extremely limited. I saw her only once after the initial consultation, and most of the monitoring and procedures were performed by other attendings. While this may be standard practice in a busy clinic, it left me feeling like I was just a number rather than a patient whose care was being closely overseen.Dr Lekovich is warm and smart. She understood my history of trauma and vaginismus and made me feel oriented. To every procedure and also the whole process. I’m so glad she was my…Dr Lekovich is warm and smart. She understood my history of trauma and vaginismus and made me feel oriented. To every procedure and also the whole process. I’m so glad she was my doctor. I saw another doctor elsewhere prior and they didn’t explain the science of eggs and quantity and quality for someone at my age. I felt much more oriented with Jovana and was glad to work with her instead.I don’t believe she [Dr. Lekovich] looked over my husband’s or my medical history thoroughly before diagnosing us. She was late for our second zoom meeting. I didn’t feel like she…I don’t believe she [Dr. Lekovich] looked over my husband’s or my medical history thoroughly before diagnosing us. She was late for our second zoom meeting. I didn’t feel like she had good bedside manners... She said most likely the case for our infertility is the age and numbers of my eggs or endometriosis. I had previously gotten an Ahm test result from my gynecologist and my Ahm result was 2.9. But, when I took another Ahm test at RMA, my result was 0.9. I also have no symptoms or history of endometriosis...Dr. Jackson Bay is a nice person calm...it seems like she put that in her head and pre-diagnosed me without even going through the proper procedure...Dr. Jackson Bay diagnosed me…Dr. Jackson Bay is a nice person calm...it seems like she put that in her head and pre-diagnosed me without even going through the proper procedure...Dr. Jackson Bay diagnosed me without even trying a sonogram...spoke in a nice manner, but did not explain muchShe [Dr. Jackson-Bey] displayed her strengths and that is first her expertise/knowledge in this area or field. She exhibit that she have mastered the skill of time management not…She [Dr. Jackson-Bey] displayed her strengths and that is first her expertise/knowledge in this area or field. She exhibit that she have mastered the skill of time management not allowing me wait long periods of time despite me arriving late to appointment. She is the fastest doctor I have seen in the health care system who knows where to begin when entering the treatment room and end it by asking if I have any questions for her. Her tone and delivery of information as well as the level of care made my experience a memorable one....Dr Jackson-Bey is an excellent physician...cares about her patients health outcomes...shares her clinical recommendations in a direct yet compassionate manner...very cognizant of…Dr Jackson-Bey is an excellent physician...cares about her patients health outcomes...shares her clinical recommendations in a direct yet compassionate manner...very cognizant of what her patients goals are and that informs her clinical decision making...empowers her patients in their fertility journey...antagonist protocol for egg freezingDr. Lekovich and her entire team were great. They took their time explaining everything and answering my questions. I didn’t feel rushed at all...She’s an extremely intelligent…Dr. Lekovich and her entire team were great. They took their time explaining everything and answering my questions. I didn’t feel rushed at all...She’s an extremely intelligent doctor with tons of knowledge. She’s published peer reviewed research papers and is ultra competent. I’m very excited to work with her, and she’s already been more thorough and proactive in 1 visit than my other doctor was through two retrievals and two transfers...She [Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey] was present throughout the majority of my appointments and she always made me feel confident about the outcome of procedures. She was right on point and…She [Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey] was present throughout the majority of my appointments and she always made me feel confident about the outcome of procedures. She was right on point and I trusted her decision making a lot. She was diligent and she made great decisions throughout that resulted in a successful pregnancy after the first egg retrieval and subsequent transfer...She gave me a lot of confidence throughout the whole fertility process, without her wonderful bedside manner I wouldn’t have been able to do it.Dr. Friedenthal is very intelligent and empathetic. She took the time to hear our goals and explained options in a thoughtful manner. When our initial plan didn't go as expected,…Dr. Friedenthal is very intelligent and empathetic. She took the time to hear our goals and explained options in a thoughtful manner. When our initial plan didn't go as expected, she talked us through our other options. When we left the country for a few weeks, she made sure her and her practice checked in on us. Throughout the process, we felt well supported by Dr. Friedenthal...She is very empathetic and takes the time to answer questions.Dr Friedenthal was always very supportive of the plan my wife and I had to have children. She was caring and guided me through our first IUI which ended in a chemical pregnancy.…Dr Friedenthal was always very supportive of the plan my wife and I had to have children. She was caring and guided me through our first IUI which ended in a chemical pregnancy. Then eventually our second IUI resulting in a, so far, healthy pregnancy. I have always felt Ike Dr. Friedenthal always has our best interest in mind...Overall, we had a great experience with Dr. Friedenthal. She was very supportive, informative and caring in regard to our unique experience. I will forever be grateful for her help and expertise and would highly recommend her!She [Dr. Jovana Lekovich] is very professional but knows how to talk to you like a friend. She explains things very clearly and is very knowledgeable on everything. Plus her nurse…She [Dr. Jovana Lekovich] is very professional but knows how to talk to you like a friend. She explains things very clearly and is very knowledgeable on everything. Plus her nurse is very helpful and nice...After having my miscarriage, I set an appointment to meet with her again. She was so compassionate and helpful with getting me to understand why.[Dr. Jovana Lekovich is] caring and easy to talk to - knowledgeable: especially around LGBTQI+ care - very professional - will give you information based on data - takes the time…[Dr. Jovana Lekovich is] caring and easy to talk to - knowledgeable: especially around LGBTQI+ care - very professional - will give you information based on data - takes the time to explain the process and helps you understand it better - supportive and reassuring you throughout the process...I could not imagine going through the egg retrieval process without someone as caring, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable as Dr. Jovana Lekovich.Dr. Lekovich is incredibly intelligent, kind, and an overall badass superhero doctor! She was very patient with me and made me feel like I was in excellent, expert hands…Dr. Lekovich is incredibly intelligent, kind, and an overall badass superhero doctor! She was very patient with me and made me feel like I was in excellent, expert hands throughout the process. She was also my husband's provider, and I felt the same level of care from her throughout both our processes...also provided care to my transgender partner and went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and respected throughout a potentially triggering process.Every question I had she [Dr. Jackson-Bey] answered openly and honestly. As a women of color, it was important to me and my partner to find a doctor whom had familiarity of health…Every question I had she [Dr. Jackson-Bey] answered openly and honestly. As a women of color, it was important to me and my partner to find a doctor whom had familiarity of health concerns that arrises for my demographic...I felt as though I was Dr. Jackson Bey only patient when I knew I wasn't. I would say to also be patient with how fast she responds back to your email. Other than that, in my experience I had a wonderful with Dr. Jackson-Bey...Dr. Jackson-Bey felt transparent and patient. She spoke to me with respect and did not automatically assume I understood the medical terminology and treatments she was describing.…Dr. Jackson-Bey felt transparent and patient. She spoke to me with respect and did not automatically assume I understood the medical terminology and treatments she was describing. I walked away feeling a sense of trust in her guidance...She is clearly trained in LGBTQ+ family building support and approached my relationship and family-building goals with compassion...[Dr. Lekovich] was cordial (if not exactly warm), and seemed very knowledgeable about the topic of fertility. She ordered the full workup of hormone testing and also performed one…[Dr. Lekovich] was cordial (if not exactly warm), and seemed very knowledgeable about the topic of fertility. She ordered the full workup of hormone testing and also performed one ultrasound...[she] didn't explain or provide much context for the genetic testing that she recommended - I would later learn that this was "expanded carrier testing" and considered elective/experimental by most health insurers, and thus not covered by insuranceDr. Jackson-Bey is both a wonderful doctor and person. She never made me and my husband feel rushed and took the time to answer questions and speak to us, even after hours. Her…Dr. Jackson-Bey is both a wonderful doctor and person. She never made me and my husband feel rushed and took the time to answer questions and speak to us, even after hours. Her bedside manner is exactly what I want in a doctor, she keeps it real yet hopeful, is confident and kind...I always felt like I was her only patient even though I know that's not the case[Dr. Lekovich] was incredibly compassionate when I had a miscarriage (from a natural pregnancy) and helped me get a plan of action going right away with ivf so I could get…[Dr. Lekovich] was incredibly compassionate when I had a miscarriage (from a natural pregnancy) and helped me get a plan of action going right away with ivf so I could get pregnant as quickly as possible. She even went the extra mile to email late on Friday night to let me know that all three of my embryos came back chromosomally normal, news I had anxiously been awaiting. I felt she always genuinely cared how I was doing as her patient.Dr. Jackson-Bey was extremely sensitive, thoughtful and personable. I was very sensitive and anxious and she took the time to listen to me and help me think through challenging…Dr. Jackson-Bey was extremely sensitive, thoughtful and personable. I was very sensitive and anxious and she took the time to listen to me and help me think through challenging decisions...She was understanding of my feelings and accomodated my wish for this other path even though she did make it clear that she thought IVF was the best path forward...she was always quick to respond to emails. She took the time to call me when I got disappointing results...[Dr. Lekovich] was very confident and competent...We had a few issues trusting the process due to multiple unexplained losses that happened at another clinic, but [she] was very…[Dr. Lekovich] was very confident and competent...We had a few issues trusting the process due to multiple unexplained losses that happened at another clinic, but [she] was very positive that we could carry to term and she was right....would not perform multiple embryo transfers though we did ask...As a lesbian couple who were also experiencing unexplained infertility, we felt like we were in good hands with [her]...Dr. Lekovich was able to answer questions that I had in a kind and professional way . I love that she seems to know her patients by name even when she’s not in the examining room…Dr. Lekovich was able to answer questions that I had in a kind and professional way . I love that she seems to know her patients by name even when she’s not in the examining room . My only gripe would be that she doesn’t answer emails when it’s sent . I ended up asking my question in person but it works have been nice to get a reply via email .... The antagonist protocal was used for my treatment . I used Gonal F, Menopur , Cetrotide along with trigger shots Lupton and Oviidrel. The idea was to increase the amount of eggs for a successful cycle . It worked ! Just hoping that a healthy embryo will be the result .Dr. Lekovich was great in terms of taking time to answer my questions and she was compassionate to my situation. I feel like what was not communicated to me was the possible…Dr. Lekovich was great in terms of taking time to answer my questions and she was compassionate to my situation. I feel like what was not communicated to me was the possible outcomes after the retrieval in terms of what to expect regarding the number of eggs retrieved, embryos fertilized and how many may not be viable.... Due to my situation, she tried to be as aggressive as possible while being safe to retrieve enough eggs to give us options.Dr. Lekovich is always honest and clear in her approach, along with reasoning for why she implements specific treatment planning. She is available through email, is quick to…Dr. Lekovich is always honest and clear in her approach, along with reasoning for why she implements specific treatment planning. She is available through email, is quick to respond, and always always makes us feel at ease after each communication. ... Dr. Lekovich has always been willing to answer all of our questions with honesty and clarity that makes us feel confident in the care she gives us. She offers reading materials to further our own understandings, while also uses a lot of her own knowledge to explain and explore the choices she makes in each cycle.I had two ICSI, PGT, freeze-all cycles [with Dr. Lekovich]. The first one only yielded 1 day-5 PGT normal embryo. She adjusted the medication for next Egg Retrieval and I ended up…I had two ICSI, PGT, freeze-all cycles [with Dr. Lekovich]. The first one only yielded 1 day-5 PGT normal embryo. She adjusted the medication for next Egg Retrieval and I ended up with 4 day-5 PGT normal embryos...listens and shares information. She seems really invested especially once IVF cycles are taking place...is straight forward but kind. She does not talk down to you and will explain everything going on. For all the major procedures (retrievals, transfers) she was the one doing it. Monitoring and IUI was done by rotating doctors.I was very blessed to have Dr. Lekovich as a doctor. From the beginning she diagnosed me with Vaginismus, she gave me a detailed plan to overcome it so that I could start to have…I was very blessed to have Dr. Lekovich as a doctor. From the beginning she diagnosed me with Vaginismus, she gave me a detailed plan to overcome it so that I could start to have fertility treatments...now after one IVF Treatment with her, I am pregnant...She was easily accessible to me which was also very important. She also understood the religious laws that my religion has regarding fertility treatments, and she was sensitive to all of themI felt like a number when dealing with other staff but with Dr. Lekovich herself I felt a connection. I feel that she was personally invested in my journey and my care. She even…I felt like a number when dealing with other staff but with Dr. Lekovich herself I felt a connection. I feel that she was personally invested in my journey and my care. She even allowed me to email her and would respond in a timely manner....Her strengths include her compassion and knowledge. She explains things very well...For my last treatment we used a Lupron protocol - the rationale was that she wanted to completely suppress my hormones due to the endometriosis found. By suppressing my hormones the goal was to closely regulate my hormones during my cycle...She [Dr. Rashmi Kudesia] was warm, friendly and compassionate . She answers questions when asked . However when I asked questions after an ultrasound , at times I felt like she…She [Dr. Rashmi Kudesia] was warm, friendly and compassionate . She answers questions when asked . However when I asked questions after an ultrasound , at times I felt like she was in a rush to leave the room the minute ultra sounds were completed . I felt as if I had a question it would be almost impossible to get them answered . I know she had other patients but it made the care given by her very rushed .When I started seeing her [Dr. Kudesia] she was nothing but human, and caring and understood my fears and anxieties after such a huge loss....The only issue I really had is after…When I started seeing her [Dr. Kudesia] she was nothing but human, and caring and understood my fears and anxieties after such a huge loss....The only issue I really had is after 2 failed IUI's she never enforced my husband to do a sperm analyisis... I loved her bedside manner and how personal and sweet she was, but I felt like she would just increase my dosage of Clomid each month I didnt get pregnant[Dr. Jovana Lekovich] checked in, followed up, and kept me informed throughout the process. During one cycle of retrieval I barely saw her and she made sure to reach out...Email…[Dr. Jovana Lekovich] checked in, followed up, and kept me informed throughout the process. During one cycle of retrieval I barely saw her and she made sure to reach out...Email is a good way to get ahold of her - the nurse can always connect you as well. She is forthright and will not sugar coat it - but does it warmly and with compassion...was warm, interested, and responsive.Dr. Kudesia has a warm and friendly personality so it was easy to connect to her....Dr. Kudesia is just nice and explains things in a way like you are talking to a friend. I had a…Dr. Kudesia has a warm and friendly personality so it was easy to connect to her....Dr. Kudesia is just nice and explains things in a way like you are talking to a friend. I had a good feeling about her since out 1st consultation in June 2016... Dr. Kudesia checked my egg count which is normal for my age and hand me let them know when I came started my period so they can start me on clomid and do blood work on the given days of my cycle. Since I just started they sent me to get an HSG exam.We started with medicated cycles [with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia] and IUI given there were no other signals that we had any issues. After that failed 6 times, we moved to IVF. I went…We started with medicated cycles [with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia] and IUI given there were no other signals that we had any issues. After that failed 6 times, we moved to IVF. I went through 3 IVF cycles with Dr. Kudesia, all with different protocols. The first led to 0 day 5 embyros, the second had 1 (but it was abnormal following PGS testing) and the 3rd we did a day 5 fresh transfer as a last ditch effort to see if that would work.met dr [Dr. Kudesia] once and she explained everything extremely quickly. when asked questions to clarify/break down the lingo, she seemed impatient. i felt like she was on the…met dr [Dr. Kudesia] once and she explained everything extremely quickly. when asked questions to clarify/break down the lingo, she seemed impatient. i felt like she was on the clock and i was allotted only 15 minutes of her consultation time...aside from initial visit, I have not seen dr kudesia again. i have undergone three cycles of medicated treatment (ovidrel + letrizol) and they have been unsuccessful - she did not follow up ever. furthermore, last treatment resulted in extreme adverse side effects to the ovidrel which I found out AFTER being in NY Downtown Presbyterian Hospital ER, again no call from Dr Kudesia. She increased the ovidrel mg after being notified that I wasn't successful but that increase in dosage likely led to the ER visit. The overall lack of concern for my health and lack of follow up is concerning...He was fine. He seemed honest and open and nice. But he wasn't involved much in my care that I could see. The facility is so big that he was a very small part of my care. I was…He was fine. He seemed honest and open and nice. But he wasn't involved much in my care that I could see. The facility is so big that he was a very small part of my care. I was always told that he was "reviewing" my data, but I never heard from him...Dr. Klein was fine. But he was a very small part of my experience at RMA.Dr. Klein is just an amazing, compassionate, caring human and he always made us feel like we were humans, not a number or even a patient. He always spent a lot of time with us and…Dr. Klein is just an amazing, compassionate, caring human and he always made us feel like we were humans, not a number or even a patient. He always spent a lot of time with us and listened and answered our questions carefully. He was by far the best doctor I've had in any setting in my life...He was a perfect doctor. He spent a lot of time with us from the hours long first meeting to the monitoring visits when he would discuss results, what to expect, and answer all of our questions. He was thoughtful about treatment options and recommendations.Clinic route
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RMA of New York - Long Island IVF, Melville
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Fertility clinics
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New York
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